Nutritional Service Associate-Elkhart General Hospital

Company: Beacon Health Systems
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

- JOB SUMMARY - Reports to the Manager. Prepares patient meals according to specifications and delivers patient meals in a timely manner. Sets up and serves food in the hospital cafeteria and runs the cash register as assigned. - MISSION & VISION - Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services. Vision: Our vision is to achieve: - Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value - Easy access and convenience - Outstanding patient experiences - Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community - JOB SPECIFICATIONS - Education and Experience - The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through experience in food service, preferably in a health care environment. - Knowledge & Skills - Knowledge of the different diets in order to prepare trays properly. - Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations and to understand basic instructions. - Ability to safely operate machinery, tools, and equipment such as the dish machine, garbage disposal, steam tables, microwave oven, toaster, blender and/or other small appliances. - Ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy or customer service. - Must be able to read and understand menus (in English). - Good communication skills. - Working Conditions - Works in a hospital and patient care environment. - Physical Demands - Frequent lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. - Work may require an awkward or straining position to be assumed for a short period of time. - Able to stand and/or walk entire shift. - Must be able to walk up to 1/2 mile at one time without a break. - Must be able to push carts weighing 300 pounds.

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